Rama

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Believe me, I'm as eager as you are to get info on this. I wonder how they're going to portray the Raman robots... Have you ever played the PC game? It's very interesting, but very chalenging. Sometimes it feels like a math class, because it's puzzles are very complex. But, the background alone is worth it. You get an extra CD with an interview of A. C. Clarke, and a talk show, where each of the astronauts are interviewed about the upcoming mission. Very atmospheric, and a nice touch, that puts you on the future of Rama nicely. Also, when you die, A.C. Clarke shows up and gives you a few hints about the ship and it's dangers.
If you're a Rama fan, you'll love this game. I have.

I believe it will depend on the success of the first film. But seeing how Rama is the type of Sci-Fi that appeals more to thinking than shooting, I believe it will be received with the same indiference as "A.I."

I hope not. It is truly sad when people think that the only good movies involve huge explosions and lots of guns. Why can't people sit down and watch something simple(well not THAT simple), but you get the idea.
I will see Rama the day it comes out. I will skip school to see Rama. It is my favorite sci-fi book series. It will hurt my soul if it is rated as mediocre.

I was all excited about the rumor that it would be out by April, 2004. Now the rumor mill tells me it will be 2006 or later. Wah!
Get back to me if you wanna. I'm a Clarke fan from WAY BACK. I have also grown rather fond of the Clarke/Gentry Lee novels.
b. johnson.

Hope it happens, but i always thought if a film maker wanted to play it safe they should start with rama 2, as it would transfer a lot better to holywood. They could go throught the story of rama part 2 till 4, and then one day go back to rendezvous. The story for part one doesnt impact on part two in many ways, ans 2 - 4 are a chronological story, each dependent on its predecessor for plot details and direction.

Does anyone know anything new on the upcoming Rendezvous with rama movie? All I know is that Morgan Freeman will be playing Commander Norton. Any info?

According to what's in IMDb it's 'scheduled' for release in 2009:http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134933/
I read it first way back in the 1970's then over the years all the sequels (they did get a bit weird after Clarke teamed up with Gentry Lee). Personally I prefer Clarkes older stuff (1940-1960s).
I hope Mr.Clarke lives long enough to see it....
Some of the best Sci-Fi I've every read is from Edgar Rice Burroughs (the Tarzan author)...give his 5 volume Venus series or 13 volume Mars series a try. VERY imaginative for being written in the 1920s or so.